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Shindo - Letter from Senate Date: December 8, 2009 To: All Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Instructors, The purpose of our letter to you today is to remind you all of a vitally important component of Sensei Shintani and his teachings. Sensei Shintani studied karate for much of his life. He had a dream that developed from his love and understanding of the martial arts, and this dream was Shindo. Nearly 40 years since he developed Shindo, and almost 30 years since his first instruction, Shindo is a reflection of all that is Shintani Wado Kai Karate in its entirety. The value to our members is immense. We have seen many examples of students elevate their level of skill in, and more importantly their understanding of karate through the study of Shindo. He has given us an understanding that the Shindo was an important part his life. It was Sensei’s intention to spread his knowledge and character through Shindo to those in and out of the federation across the country and undoubtedly the world. In our position as the Senate representing the organization, it is our intention to see this organization carry on in Sensei’s image, and as Sensei would have wished. We have, therefore, a feeling of responsibility to oversee a steady curriculum of Shindo implemented into the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. It is our desire that in time we might see every student within this organization studying Shindo in some capacity. This is our responsibility to Sensei, and now we ask for your assistance in the matter. In order to reach every student all of the instructors in this federation must be of a similar mind. We implore each of you to take steps to incorporate Shindo into your regular teachings. This is a large task to accomplish, but one that we feel is well within the realm of possibility for this organization. To achieve this, however, we would ask all of you to aid us in moving towards this very fulfilling goal. Yours very sincerely, Denis Labbé and the members of the Senate

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< Back Kris Reynolds - Shichidan (7th Dan) Director Sensei Kris Reynolds started karate in Lindsay, Ontario in 1995 under Sensei Darren Marshall (a student Sensei Ron White, a student of Hanshi Rick Levielle). He was graded to Shodan in 2001, and received his Rokudan (6th Dan) in 2025. Sensei Reynolds was graded to a Sichidan (7th Dan) in Shindo in May of 2026, and has a Yodan from the World Traditional Karate Association. As a blue belt, he met his wife Sarah, with whom he has raised 2 sons in Lindsay, Ontario (Thomas & Ryker), the eldest of which shares Kris’s interest Karate. Sarah has supported him pursuing his passion for karate for over 25 years. In 2004 Sensei Reynolds competed alongside Sensei Sanford Dewitt at the World Koshiki Championships (a bare knuckle full contact karate competition), which was part of the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal for team Canada in the heavyweight category. From 2006 to 2012 he was the manager, and in 2012 became the Heavyweight fighter for the Shintani National Karate Team. In 2005, Sensei Reynolds took over as chief instructor of the Lindsay Wado Kai dojo where he had started karate 10 years earlier. In 2014, he started Karate Kawartha Lakes, a non-profit association which in 2018 included 6 dojos between the Kawartha's and Ottawa. He has assisted on many national committees including as chair of the Bunkai committee and chair of the Shindo committee for the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. In 2015 Sensei Reynolds created Gensho Shodan no Shindo, a Shindo kata which has been adopted by the S.W.K.K.F. as the official 5th dan Shindo grading kata. Sensei Reynolds is enormously grateful for the significant positive impact that the SWKKF and many of the original senate members had on his life and hopes he can pay that impact forward to the young karate-ka he meets. kreynolds@shintani.ca +1 (705) 928-3400

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(705) 262-0264 < Back P.O.P. Wado Kai Karate Sensei Melanie Camirand (705) 262-0264 mcamirand4@gmail.com Address 560 Dieppe Street, Timmins, ON, Canada Timmins, ON, Canada Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - 6-8 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(519) 420-0594 < Back Simcoe South Wado Kai Sensei Bruce Perkins (519) 420-0594 t-foster@flarenet.com Address 128 Evergreen Hill Road, Simcoe, ON, Canada Simcoe, ON, Canada N3Y 4N5 Practice Times Tueday/Thrusday - Juniors - 7-8 pm / Adults Mix Class - 7-9 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Part 1 of 2 - Top of Page Pol. 10 Shintani Team Pol. 6 Judging Training Pol. 11 Election Procedures Bottom of Page Pol.1 Constitution / Bylaws Pol. 7 Scholarships Pol. 2 Standards / Ethics Pol. 3 Dojo Etiquette Pol. 8 Harmonizer Pol. 9 Website Pol. 4 Tournament Rules Pol. 5 Communications Policies, Procedures & Manuals -- Disclaimer This website provides a central location for approved policies and procedures currently in effect. They are for use within the SWKKF. Given the significant amount of material available, and for ease of use, it is presented in two parts. Part 1 - This screen - Policies 1 - 11 Part 2 - Click here - Policies 12 - 21 Pol.1 Constitution / Bylaws Policy 1 - Constitution and Bylaws The fundamental principles and established precedents according to which the SWKKF is acknowledged to be governed. Mail The requested document is open to registered black belts within the SWKKF. For more information please e-mail the President by clicking the email icon. Pol. 2 Standards / Ethics Policy 2 - Standards and Ethics Documentation on ethical protocol for the Shintani Wado Kai and its members. Pol. 2 Pol. 3 Dojo Etiquette Dojo Etiquette Manual It is generally understood that karate begins and ends with reihoh (etiquette). The formalized manners and mental attitudes that should be followed have been developed over many generations. This formality is not imposed to force any sense of hierarchy or respect in the students. That should already be present. The main function of the rules of etiquette is to guide behavior and to ensure the safety of all participants. Pol. 3 Pol. 4 Tournament Rules Policy 4 - Tournament Rules and Regulations This policy is to standardize the way tournaments are conducted by the SWKKF. Pol. 4 Pol. 5 Communications Policy 5 - Communications within the SWKKF This policy is for the protocol for the dissemination of information within the SWKKF. Pol. 5 Pol. 6 Judging Training Judging Training Manuals This policy is to standardize the way tournaments are conducted in the SWKKF. SWKKF Judging Training Committee Mandate Mandate Phase 1 The committee members will provide knowledge and advice in a constructive manner to train registered members of the SWKKF in the standardized procedures for Table Work, Corner Judges and Centre Referee protocols. Phase 1 Manual Training Video Mandate Phase 2 The committee members will work with the Tournament Rules Committee to identify and develop teaching tools and a training program for registered members of the SWKKF in the standardized procedures for certified Judges and Referees to consistently and accurately identify calls in the tournament ring. Phase 2 Manual Pol. 7 Scholarships Policy 7 - SWKKF Scholarship This policy is to outline the rules and regulations of the SWKKF scholarship process and template applications. The requested document is open to registered black belts within the SWKKF. For more information please click on the Policy 7 grey box or e-mail the Secretary General by clicking the SWKKF icon. e-mail Pol. 7 Pol. 8 Harmonizer Policy 8 - SWKKF Harmonizer This policy is to outline the workflow of the SWKKF official newsletter. Pol. 8 Pol. 9 Website Policy 9 - SWKKF Website This policy is for the conduct for the website committee. Pol. 9 Pol. 10 Shintani Team Policy 10 - Shintani Team This policy is for the conduct of the Shintani Team processes and procedures. Pol. 10 Pol. 11 Election Procedures Policy 11 - SWKKF Election Procedures This policy covers the election procedures from the club Level to and including the election of the provincial representatives who constitute the Federal Council. The requested document is open to registered black belts within the SWKKF. For more information please e-mail the Secretary General by clicking the SWKKF icon. Bottom of Page e-mail

< Back Bruce Perkins - Kudan (9th Dan) Senate Advisor Sensei Bruce began his karate career in Wawa, Ontario in 1974 under the instruction of Sensei Danny McCoy, Sensei Rick Leveille, and Sensei Luigi Troverello. In 1979 Sensei Bruce moved to Southern Ontario where he continued his training under Sensei Shintani. In July 1979 he was graded to Shodan. Sensei Bruce founded the SWKKF Scholarship fund in May of 1990. Sensei Bruce was a member of the original National Team which was picked by Hanshi Shintani in 1996. He has been involved with the Shindo Development Committee and has also participated in the production of the SWKKF Kata and Shindo Instructional videos. Sensei Bruce received the rank of Shichidan, dated September 15th, 2007 and Hachidan, dated in 2014 from Otsuka Sensei Sr. of the All Japan Karate-do Federation, prior of his death, at the request of Hanshi Sensei. Subsequently was awarded Hachidan (8th Dan) in August 2013, and Kudan (9th Dan) in December 2020 from the SWKKF Senate. Sensei Bruce currently resides in Simcoe, Ontario with his wife Irene. His son's Dustin and Derek live in Western Canada. For a more detailed biography of Sensei Bruce Perkins, as well as some personal stories of his training with Hanshi Shintani please read the article in the July 2007 Harmonizer. bperkins@shintani.ca +1 (519) 429-5628

(519) 909-9438 < Back Jarvis Wado Kai Karate Club Sensei Marco Reyes (519) 909-9438 marcoreyes@gmail.com Address 19 Church Street, Jarvis, ON, Canada Jarvis, ON, Canada Practice Times Thursday Family Class - 6-7:30 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Thursday Advance Class - 7:30-9:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

"This Is My Life" The Development of Shindo Sensei Shintani's gift to his students and society The art of Shindo was developed by Hanshi Masaru Shintani, 10th Dan, in the early 1970s. Hanshi Shintani had made the Shindo methods and principles known to Master Otsuka who gave it his full endorsement. After having a dream in which Hanshi Shintani overcame several swordsmen with the use of a short staff Hanshi Shintani began to work on his own to develop the concept. The roots of these basics and other techniques taught by Hanshi Shintani can be traced back to his extensive Wado Kai training under Master Otsuka. Hanshi Shintani used the sabaki motion and explosiveness that he was renowned for to develop the same effects with Shindo. Hanshi Shintani introduced "Shindo" to a few of his higher ranking black belts that were sworn to secrecy, once he was comfortable with the format, Hanshi Shintani introduced Shindo to the rest of his black belts. After introducing Shindo to his students, Hanshi Shintani requested Sensei Bruce Perkins put together a training and grading process based on the five katas being practiced at the time, SHINDO NIDAN, CIO BO TIE, SEI SHAN NO SHINDO, CHINTO NO SHINDO, and WANSHU NO SHINDO. Not being certain he understood the request, Sensei Perkins called Sensei Labbé (Secretary General at that time) and asked him to confirm the request with Hanshi Shintani. Hanshi Shintani confirmed that was in fact what he wanted. Once notified of this confirmation, Sensei Perkins began to formulate the outline of a plan for the Shindo program. Sensei Perkins was in constant communication with Hanshi Shintani about the direction Hanshi Shintani wanted the program to proceed. A short time later, Hanshi Shintani passed away May 7, 2000. Unsure of how to proceed with the project, Sensei Perkins formed a committee of Hanshi Shintani's high ranking black belts (the first Shindo Committee). After several months which led into years, the program was finalized and approved at the Senate level. Once the program was approved, Sensei Perkins felt he had fulfilled his commitment to Hanshi Shintani and stepped down as the chair of the Shindo Committee. It is important to note Hanshi Shintani had a personal influence on the final outcome of all of these katas (SHINDO NIDAN, CIO BO TIE, SEI SHAN NO SHINDO, CHINTO NO SHINDO, and WANSHU NO SHINDO). For this reason it is critical that they are passed down to the next generations unchanged. There are three segments of the Shindo curriculum which were devised by the Shindo committee - Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. Each course is designed to build upon one another to create a strong basis for the dan level rankings and instructor certification. The aim of the Shindo committee is to further develop and spread Hanshi Shintani's teachings and philosophies across the continent. For those of you who had the privilege of being associated with Hanshi Shintani, you know how important Shindo was to him. He once held the Shindo up in front of a class at a black belt workout and said, "This is my life". In essence, it is a gift to his students and to society which showed the true nature of all martial arts. Shindo Reference Manual

< Back It is with sincere sadness we announce the passing of Sensei Jeff Gervin on March 10, 2025. It is with sincere sadness we announce the passing of Sensei Jeff Gervin on March 10, 2025. He held the rank of 7th Dan and was a long time dedicated member of the SWKKF. https://811184d5-cd1f-4953-859e-95ef22fe2c82.usrfiles.com/ugd/811184_acfb637a773d46d9b2ee0e168d320987.pdf Previous Continue Reading Next

(705) 372-5227 < Back Nordik Wado Kai Sensei Michel Gosselin (705) 372-5227 nordikwadokai@gmail.com Address 30 10th Street, Hearst, ON, Canada Hearst, ON, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - White-Brown Belts - 6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday/Thursday - Orange-Brown Belts - 7:30-8:00 pm Tuesday/Thursday - Blue-Brown Belts - 8:00-8:30 pm Tuesday/Thursday - Black Belts - 8:30-9:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next